Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several cabinet ministers are in the United States to attend the Summit of the Americas, where they will join other world leaders to discuss upgrading continental defences against threats from China and Russia, among other issues.
On June 8, Trudeau will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Los Angeles, where Biden will host leaders from across the western hemisphere at the official opening ceremony of the ninth Summit of the Americas. This year’s summit focuses on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” for the hemisphere.
In particular, Canadian and U.S. leaders are to address their shared challenges, including the much-needed upgrade to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)—a joint command system for the two countries to provide aerospace warning and protection for the continent….